Author Archives: IThoughtThisWouldBeEasier

About IThoughtThisWouldBeEasier

I love cupcakes, books, bikes, and just about everything else. I am immensely clumsy, and have sea anemone hair.

I say “Ashtanga”, you say “What?”

Posted on April 22, 2013

I have decided to embark on a journey. And I have no idea where it ends, or what’s waiting for me when I get there. Except maybe some sweet bendy contortionist moves. Back when I had my stroke (18 months … Continue reading →

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Hi there. I’m not dead.

Posted on April 17, 2013

Despite what you may be thinking, I’m still here. It’s been a bit weird in my corner of the universe lately. And since I don’t exactly have permission to talk about the thing that’s been occupying my time…well…I just haven’t … Continue reading →

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Florida Woman Shot By Oven While Trying to Make Waffles…No, REALLY. THIS HAPPENED.

Posted on February 25, 2013

This jewel caught my eye this morning as I was reading up on the nasties people had to says about last night’s Oscar’s ceremony (honestly, the day-after smack talk is my favorite part of the whole thing) And I snorted … Continue reading →

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It’s Friday. Welcome to Meme Town.

Posted on February 22, 2013

Today is the first day this week I haven’t had to wake up and hit the ground running. So I am taking my sweet ass time with some coffee, news and giggles this morning. I haven’t even started the dryer … Continue reading →

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Spring 2013: The Season of the Brains

Posted on February 21, 2013

How is it that I’ve fallen into this routine of blogging, like, 3 days in a row, once a month?? Sigh. Just another sign that Spring is nigh I’m afraid. Spring around here is when I wear earplugs to keep … Continue reading →

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Go home kitten, you are drunk.

Posted on January 31, 2013

Barley is tanked. After going to the vet to get spayed, Bar came home on a 48 hour pain relief shot. She also has a cone that she hates so much it makes her walk backwards. Nonetheless, I’m exploiting my kitten’s … Continue reading →

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Budgeting Like a Boss: Aspirin Masks for a case of the Lovelies

Posted on January 30, 2013

So we just recently discussed my being poor and making stuff so I can still be a fancy lady in my post about the amazing Thyme Toner - well guess what my most favorite frankensteins!?! That toner has a compadre and … Continue reading →

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It’s Almost Art: Study in Kitten Man-Eating Nap Technique

Posted on January 29, 2013

Barley kitten likes to chew on people to the point of exhaustion. I like to take pictures of my cats. Hence – A Study in Kitten Carnivorous Nappery. You’re welcome. Oh, and that’s my sweater-wrapped hand that she’s devouring… Adorable … Continue reading →

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Budgeting Like A Boss: Epic Thyme Skin-Clearing Toner

Posted on January 28, 2013

I make a lot of my own stuff because I’m poor. Like laundry detergent, fabric softener, body wash, deodorant, conditioner, cough syrup, and brewin’ the amazingness that is Kombucha. But I recently stumbled upon (and slightly adapted) a recipe from … Continue reading →

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Pearls of Wisdom from Jamie & Delma: Willy Wonka was evidently a perv…

Posted on January 27, 2013

You guys know how I love my Delm-o. And how amazingly funny her texts are. In fact, here just recently we spent 12ish hours losing our minds over a Lost Girl marathon and texting away with maximum snark. It was … Continue reading →

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